Project coordinator

• The job involves working with partner associations supporting the coordination of this national project to deliver the LifeArc-KRUK Centre’s 5-year plan.
• The role will require close working with a regional Operational Manager who will be located in the same department as this role. It also involves close working with the Liverpool based coordinating team together with members of the entire British Association of Paediatric Nephrology.
• Locally the role involves working as a key supporter to enhance the output of paediatric nephrology research embedded in the UCL Centre for Kidney and Bladder Health and wider collaboration with staff at UCL.
• There may be occasional times to support local or national events.
• Key interpersonal skills include someone who is highly organised, self-motivated and able to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Whilst we respect flexible working, it is expected that you will be on site for several days of the working week which can be discussed upon appointment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and organizing

• Setting objectives
• Planning workload and managing time
• Managing resources
• Monitoring progress

Presenting and communicating information

• Explaining concepts and opinions
• Articulating key points to justify an explanation
• Presenting work publically in professional meetings
• Projective credibility

Working with people

• Understanding others.
• Adapting to the team and environment.
• Building a positive team attitude.
• Recognising and rewarding contributions.
• Listening and consulting with others for feedback.
• Communicating proactively.
• Showing empathy, tolerance and consideration.
• Supporting others.

General

• Follow and actively promote the UCL Ways of Working.
• Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
• This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
• The post holder will carry out all duties in a way that embodies UCL’s environmental and social sustainability values, actively supporting UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of their role.
• UCL offers hybrid working where appropriate and the successful applicant may normally work remotely for a proportion of the week if they wish.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications, experience and knowledge

• Experience in providing support and coordination for delivery activities at a team or project level.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Evidence of supporting previous projects.
• Experience in supporting and coordinating the development and organisation of events or workshops.
• Experience in developing relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• ble to manipulate and present routine data for analysis.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work as a team with evidence of delivering tasks to completion.
• Experience in preparing materials for events or meetings.
• Able to support the logistics of project management on a local and regional basis.
• Keen to learn and engage with professional development.
• Confident user of IT systems with evidence of using databases for example grant tracking, entry into clinical datasets or biosample tracking.
• Excellent time management skills and organisation abilities.
• Able to present confidently on their role in a project in relevant meetings.
• Evidence of proactive support within a team and contributing to growing a positive research environment.

UCL Ways of Working

• Committed to providing a responsive and helpful service.
• Listening to others and supporting them with compassion.
• Aware of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working as part of a national consortium in a higher education institute, funding organization, NHS trust or similar large complex organisation.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment with research partnerships aimed at supporting clinical research delivery.

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